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DiNapoli: The Mayor's Proposed Budget Takes Large Steps In Addressing Outstanding Labor Contracts
… The recent labor agreement between New York City and the United Federation of Teachers (UFT) removes the largest uncertainty that had been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/dinapoli-mayors-proposed-budget-takes-large-steps-addressing-outstanding-labor-contractsAudit Finds Operational and Oversight Failures Led to Financial Instability in Mount Vernon
… duties, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit provided a … – Financial Reporting and Oversight (2020M-96) Audit Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/audit-finds-operational-and-oversight-failures-led-financial-instability-mount-vernonIX.3.A Establish & Maintain Federal Grants in SFS for Non-Onboarding Agencies - Pre-Award Spending Projects – IX. Federal Grants
… also provide an expected timeline for receipt of the new award. Upon creation of the project, agencies can create …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix3a-establish-maintain-federal-grants-sfs-non-onboarding-agencies-pre-award-spending-projectsDiNapoli and Orange County DA Hoovler Detail Guilty Plea in Pension Fraud Case
… Attorney David M. Hoovler announced that on Thursday, April 14, 2022, Valerie White, 58, of Middletown, pled guilty … New York State Comptroller’s Office and the New York State Police for their joint investigation of White that led to her … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-and-orange-county-da-hoovler-detail-guilty-plea-pension-fraud-caseDiNapoli: State Needs To Do More for Growing Mental Health Crisis in Schools
… guidance and resources for mental health education on its website and, during the pandemic, gave school … only 19 actually provided supporting documentation to show they provided some sort of mental health education and … state’s minimum requirements. Three districts could not show evidence of providing mental health education in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-state-needs-do-more-growing-mental-health-crisis-schoolsDiNapoli: Medicaid Audits Find More Than $700 Million in Unnecessary Costs and Overpayments
… million in unnecessary, improper or questionable payments and made several recommendations for improving the program. “The state is facing budget gaps … care capitation, pharmacy, inpatient, durable medical equipment, and dental claims that did not comply with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-medicaid-audits-find-more-700-million-unnecessary-costs-and-overpaymentsNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (June 24, 2021)
… during the pandemic, while others are paid at specialized rates. It is unclear whether telehealth services are more … per 100,000 Medicaid and CHP beneficiaries. In contrast, rates were more than 25,000 services per 100,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-june-24-2021New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (February 18, 2021)
… enacted in December, in effect for January through June 2021. According to OTDA, a household of four may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/impact-covid-19-february-18-2021New York’s Balance of Payments in the Federal Budget: Federal Fiscal Year 2019
… Message from the Comptroller November 2020 In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, New Yorkers have seen how the … of New Yorkers, helping families across the State put food on the table and cover other essentials, and providing … of such factors include: each state’s population; its number of residents in poverty or eligible for Social …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-balance-payments-federal-budget-federal-fiscal-year-2019Court-Appointed Executor of Decedent’s Estate Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Embezzlement
… embezzled more than $1.4 million from the estate’s bank account. From June 2011 to June 2012, Bayard wrote … 14 checks totaling more than $435,000 from the estate’s account to himself. From December 2012 to May 2016, Bayard … of a total of more than $1 million from the estate’s account to his personal account. Bayard spent the money on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/court-appointed-executor-decedents-estate-sentenced-two-years-prison-embezzlementDiNapoli: Potential Changes in Federal Policies Pose Risks for New York City's Budget
… added budgetary flexibility." New York City’s Financial Plan, released in June, anticipates the receipt of $7.8 … be the longest by the end of 2017. The city’s financial plan assumes that the expansion will continue without … New York , or go to: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/osdc/rpt3-nyc-2018.pdf … New York City projects a surplus of nearly $42 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-potential-changes-federal-policies-pose-risks-new-york-citys-budgetMedicaid Program – Mainstream Managed Care Organizations: Administrative Costs Used in Premium Rate Setting
… and locally funded program that provides a wide range of medical services to those who are economically disadvantaged … care. Mainstream managed care provides comprehensive medical services including hospital care, physician services, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/10/13/medicaid-program-mainstream-managed-care-organizations-administrative-costs-used-premiumDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.5% in April Compared to Last Year
… in New York state increased by 1.5% in April compared to the same month in 2023, according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … declines for the month. My office will continue to provide regular reporting to help local officials better …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-15-april-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.6% in February Compared to Last Year
… according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Overall, local collections totaled $1.67 billion, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-16-february-compared-last-yearComptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General Schneiderman Announce Three Arrests in $200,000 Contract Fraud
… and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment, supplies and labor. All three were charged with multiple felonies including grand … The charges against the defendants are allegations. All defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-schneiderman-announce-three-arrests-200000-contract-fraudDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3.9% in May Compared to Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 3.9% in May compared to the same … of either flat or modest increases,” DiNapoli said. “New York City collections continued to be the main driver of … year-over-year increases for the month.” In May 2024: New York City’s collections totaled $783 million, an increase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-up-39-percent-in-may-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Costs Decreased 11.6% in 2023, First Decline Since 2016
… decrease was led by declines in overtime hours at three of the five agencies that are historically the largest … the COVID-19 pandemic and an overall increase in the size of the state workforce for the first time since 2019, growing … over this period by 6.78 million hours, or 42.6%. Pay rates also increased during this time, contributing to a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-costs-decreased-116-2023-first-decline-2016DiNapoli Op-Ed in Newsday Urges Washington to Help Governments Hurt by COVID-19
… Newsday published an op-ed from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today … to shrinking sales and income tax collections, and leave many unable to pay their mortgages and property taxes. New … governments can slide into fiscal black hole Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/dinapoli-op-ed-newsday-urges-washington-help-governments-hurt-covid-19DiNapoli: NYC Office Building Market Values Rise Amid Shift in Demand for Space
… outside of traditional Midtown office districts, including Hudson Yards, Chelsea, Union Square, Soho, Downtown Brooklyn … driven by newer office buildings built after 2010. Based on how the city assesses buildings, increased market values … pose challenges for their market value growth, which may make them more amenable for conversion to housing. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-nyc-office-building-market-values-rise-amid-shift-demand-spaceFinger Lakes Region Leads the Way Statewide in Agricultural Sales, Topping $2 Billion
… The critical role farms play in New York cannot be overstated, both as an economic engine … part of our food supply system. This is especially true in the Finger Lakes where sales of farm products topped $2.3 billion in 2022, leading the state. Some counties in this region also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-agriculture-report-reveals-economic-growth-and-challenges-facing-new-york-farms-finger-lakes